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- Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:50 pm
- Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
- Topic: What materials have you cut with an Astatic X26?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1212
Re: What materials have you cut with an Astatic X26?
Hi lathe trolls, what materials have people successfully cut with the Astatic x-26? Plates? Lexan polycarbonate sheets, Plastics? Etc I’ve read that it may not be heavy enough for polycarbonate plastics. I’m troubleshooting an airline cutter rn and am not sure what material I should be cutting into...
- Wed Dec 25, 2019 8:29 am
- Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
- Topic: Feedback on vintage mono heads and other heavy mods
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5261
Re: Feedback on vintage mono heads and other heavy mods
Jesus,i think im gonna fry my coils just so i have a urgent reason to send it over to Greece! This upgrade looks way to good fe be true,im way exited just thinking bout it !
maximum respect,
Patrick
maximum respect,
Patrick
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:01 am
- Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
- Topic: Feedback on vintage mono heads and other heavy mods
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5261
Re: Feedback on vintage mono heads and other heavy mods
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jcc, Soulbear and Patric/Socialroots! Besides, it is essential to fully understand the work of others before us and how we got to where we are now, if we are to stand any chance of taking things further. This applies to all fields of science, technology, engin...
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:58 pm
- Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
- Topic: Feedback on vintage mono heads and other heavy mods
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5261
Re: Feedback on vintage mono heads and other heavy mods
Soulbear,what ever happened to your ugly duckling? Seasons greeting out your way as well,keep the vibes warm inna England. Maximum respect, Patrick P.s i ve always been quite envious of your vinly collection. If you ever come across some Volt 45 releases of the the Mad Lads,at decent price do link m...
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:44 pm
- Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
- Topic: Feedback on vintage mono heads and other heavy mods
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5261
Re: Feedback on vintage mono heads and other heavy mods
Yes,yes,yes! Was always wondering about how much better my shiny likkle Audax head could get if it were to be updated wit some new tech n materials,Jesus thanx fe looking out for us that stil use th poormans cutting tools! Tenshun,when i saw that Neumanm head,somehow i knew it was yours,just like wh...
- Tue Dec 17, 2019 9:26 pm
- Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
- Topic: Can anybody help ID this vintage lathe?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 900
Re: Can anybody help ID this vintage lathe?
Ive always admired those machines for being so cool looking,as far as how good they cut records,im quite clueless ,but i do respect Cecil Watts work tho,and from my perspective ALL record lathes should be restored to a functional order,no matter the quality of the records it can cut. Left unused and...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 9:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
- Topic: I am looking for a diamond cutting stylus holder for Ortofon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1331
Re: I am looking for a diamond cutting stylus holder for Ort
Collets,oh i see,then there is Jesus in Greece,as u hav probably read it on the forum,he is very highly capable and a nice guy!
Maximum respect,
Patrick
Maximum respect,
Patrick
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
- Topic: I am looking for a diamond cutting stylus holder for Ortofon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1331
Re: I am looking for a diamond cutting stylus holder for Ort
Why dont u just buy a ortofon 329 diamond styli from Myshank?
Maximum respect,
Patrick
Maximum respect,
Patrick
- Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
- Topic: Economical emboss-able clear flexi-blanks idea
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3371
Re: Economical emboss-able clear flexi-blanks idea
What kind of plastic are these covers? Sounds promising,be cool to hear some audio! Hey Mr.Dixon,i remember a guy selling a few nos mag heads with original cases some time ago,u wouldnt happen to be the guy that bought up the whole lot,would ya? Is it true these r the same as the neumann mono heads?...
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 5:13 am
- Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
- Topic: VR IRIAA EQ Tweaking.....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 943
Re: VR IRIAA EQ Tweaking.....
Do try out Markrob vst,its simple and the Presto version has worked really well with my Audax rh5!
Big up and thanx again Mr.Robinson
Maximum respect
Patrick
Big up and thanx again Mr.Robinson
Maximum respect
Patrick
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:28 pm
- Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
- Topic: RIHPA Awards 2019: "Naxatras III" Best Audiophile Recording
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1969
Re: RIHPA Awards 2019: "Naxatras III" Best Audiophile Record
Tools are just tools,its the person operating the tools that makes all the differents in the results achieved. Tools u gotta master them,not let tool be your master! That is the conclusion i got,and the most important chain in the link for achieving such an acclaimed recording from what Jesus stated...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
- Topic: RIHPA Awards 2019: "Naxatras III" Best Audiophile Recording
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1969
Re: RIHPA Awards 2019: "Naxatras III" Best Audiophile Record
Well put and from the heart,congrats Jesus! Ive always followed your posts cuz you always keep it honest n simple,just like the music i enjoy to listen and try to make. I found myself back in 84 down the rabbit hole,so exited with my brand new Rhodes Chroma maxed out with all the extra boards so i c...
- Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:44 am
- Forum: Caveat Emptor
- Topic: Scam/Estafa/Trapaça: Angulo, Tangential, Mejía, Vortex Vinyl Disc Recorder C-4, C-6
- Replies: 311
- Views: 145476
Re: Scam: Angulo aka Tangential Vinyl Disc Recorder C-4
Well guys. I just try the C4 and it works A guy in Mexico City bought one to Ángulo and it records. And guest what. It records in stereo. I don’t know about anything ok regards of scamp on heads or any other trouble with him, but the machine that he sell works. Let me see if i understood what your ...
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:28 am
- Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
- Topic: New: Phonocut Desktop Disc Cutter
- Replies: 130
- Views: 185629
Re: New: Phonocut Desktop Disc Cutter
Looks like a crappy american style drip coffee machine,at that target price,im guessing its gonna be made in china ? Cant wait fe the prestos n other vintage lathes to come up for sale at much lower costs than what i can afford. For someone like me that loves mono vintage good fi it could be the bes...
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:50 am
- Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
- Topic: A New Source for Blank Records
- Replies: 55
- Views: 16822
Re: A New Source for Blank Records
Offer valid stateside only? How bout my little island Taiwan,the far east coast?
Maximum respect,
Patrick
Maximum respect,
Patrick
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:22 am
- Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
- Topic: diamond cutting styli wanted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1000
Re: diamond cutting styli wanted
With the diamonds since the stylis r new,the stone is pretty much the same size,but the alum.shaft length r all different,hasnt been a problem for me cuz i completly re adjust n callibrate after changing to a styli. I guess i could trim if needed. The sapphire embossing cones r differen in stone siz...
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:19 am
- Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
- Topic: diamond cutting styli wanted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1000
Re: diamond cutting styli wanted
Got a question for the styli experts,ive only bought sapphire enbossing cones,tungsten cones n diamonds for use in my cutting work . Only the tungsten cones came to me with all pretty much the same legnth( i always use n order long shanks), i have 3 sapphire cones n 3 diamonds ,while they are all lo...
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds & tip-offs
- Topic: diamond cutting styli wanted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1000
Re: diamond cutting styli wanted
Just buy a presto long shank from Myshank. I dont get why you need to have Steven measure,i think its pretty standard unless u want a specific custom size. There is Todd Mariana in the states that does diamonds as well. There are others that resale Myshank stylis online aswell. Maximum respect, Patr...
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:51 pm
- Forum: Secrets of the Lathe Trolls
- Topic: Someone wants to cut a few singles?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3353
Re: Someone wants to cut a few singles?
Free lunch n its got to be home cooked n in europe!
Maximum respect for trying!
Patrick
Maximum respect for trying!
Patrick
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:03 am
- Forum: Experimenters' & Innovators' forum
- Topic: DIY head for a suitcase lathe?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1148
Re: DIY head for a suitcase lathe?
If cutterhead has been fixed,u can cut some silent grooves,if your playback is noisy,then its no your cuttinghead. If the music sounds clear from head when u r just playing the track,then the noise from your cuts is not the fault of the head. Im prettysure its your sTyli. Anyways u should read over ...